July 2024

Cure SMA Publishes Update on the Birth Prevalence of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

Cure SMA is pleased to announce the publication of “Newborn Screening and Birth Prevalence for Spinal Muscular Atrophy in the US” in JAMA Pediatrics on July 15, 2024. This paper reports the largest data collection of infants with SMA identified by  newborn screening in the U.S. The objectives were: 1) to update the estimated birth […]

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Special Session Highlights from 2024 Annual SMA Research & Clinical Care Meeting

Each year, Cure SMA collaborates with our Scientific Advisory Board to plan a Special Session to be held during the Annual Research & Clinical Care Meeting. This Special Session is designed to focus on a topic that is currently of great interest to both researchers and clinicians. This year’s Special Session, “The Importance of Understanding

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Congressional Action Recognizes Unmet Needs of SMA Community

This week, a key congressional committee recognized the unmet, everyday living needs of individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) by urging the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support new SMA research. The U.S. House Appropriations Committee approved a funding bill on July 10 that provides resources and direction to the NIH and other federal

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SMA Highlights: Updates from Biogen

On July 12, 2024, Biogen shared highlights and updates from the 2024 Annual SMA Conference, including their collaboration with Delta Flight Products and their sponsorship of the Self-Expression Art Exhibit focused on travel. Read the full community statement here. “Cure SMA hosted yet another wonderful Annual SMA Conference where community members traveled from across the

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Clinical Research and Drug Development Session Highlights from 2024 Annual SMA Research & Clinical Care Meeting

During the first week of June, SMA researchers and clinicians from around the world met in Austin, Texas, for the 28th Annual SMA Research & Clinical Care Meeting. Their common goals were to accelerate the pace of research into SMA treatments and achieve excellence in SMA clinical care. The annual meeting provides an opportunity for

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